Reflections

Reflections are meditations and stories, often in memoir style, of women's lives as they seek to follow Christ in the academy and professions. Reflections include insights into God's faithfulness to women in the midst of academic and professional life.

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November 11, 2021

By Ann Dominguez

When One Part of the Body Hurts, We All Hurt

How are medical professionals feeling about vaccination rates? Read one doctor's heartfelt plea for community protection.

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August 17, 2021

By Jasmine Obeyesekere Fernando

Finding God When Life Is Difficult

The challenges of pandemic life may feel overwhelming, but God's presence is near — even if it is hard to find.

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August 03, 2021

By Ann Boyd

Embracing a New School Year Wholeheartedly

Does the shift from summer to schooltide feel rocky to you? Ann Boyd suggests a strategy for making the transition a little easier.

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May 27, 2021

By Rebecca Carhart

Writing as Hiding and Revealing

Writer and editor Rebecca Carhart considers the challenge of writing with simplicity and honesty.

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May 04, 2021

By Bette Dickinson

Lessons from a Vineyard

In considering the life of a vine, Bette Dickinson uncovers profound truths about vulnerability and calling.

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March 25, 2021

By Heather Walker Peterson

Resting in Christ’s Resurrection During Another Hard Lent

English professor Heather Walker Peterson grieves yet another challenging Lent and offers solace as we seek conversation with Christ in this season.

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February 25, 2021

By Christen Price

My Soul Waits for the Lord: Celibacy and Christian Witness

Christen Price offers a liberating vision of a full life in the context of Christian celibacy.

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February 11, 2021

By Christine Wagoner

A Pandemic Valentine’s Day

How does one celebrate Valentine's Day in a pandemic? Christine Wagoner explores the complex emotions surrounding this holiday — particularly in coronatide.

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February 04, 2021

By Michelle Ami Reyes

Thoughts on Joy from a Would-Be Pessimist

Michelle Ami Reyes reflects on her tendency toward pessimism and the truth she finds about the world through God's word.

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December 31, 2020

By Julie Newberry

End-of-Year Gratitude: Genuine or Gut-Churning?

Professor Julie Newberry considers how to reflect with gratitude and nuance at the end of a complex year.

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